Episode 13: Huia Hanlen - Brainwave Trust

Welcome to Episode 13!

In this episode, host Hiria Cameron interviews Huia Hanlen, the CEO of Brainwave Trust. The Trust exists to share knowledge and focuses on brain development with the aim of ensuring that children feel loved, nurtured, and cared for in order to flourish. A core component of how they give effect to their mahi is through partnering - with whaanau, hapuu, hapori, and other organisations. Through integrating maatauranga Maaori, amplifying whānau voice and a commitment to evidence-based practice, the Trust contributes to research and knowledge creation that informs, challenges and advocates for systemic change. The conversation provides generous, real life examples of how the purpose, vision, and practice of Brainwave Trust give effect to the values and behaviours that characterise the 'middle space'.